First Known Use: 14th century
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1peal
noun \ˈpēl\
: the loud ringing of bells
: a loud sound or series of sounds
Full Definition of PEAL
1
a : the loud ringing of bells b : a complete set of changes on a given number of bells c : a set of bells tuned to the tones of the major scale for change ringing
2
: a loud sound or succession of sounds <peals of laughter>
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Origin of PEAL
Middle English, appeal, summons to church, short for appel appeal, from appelen to appeal
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2peal
verb
Definition of PEAL
intransitive verb
: to give out peals
transitive verb
: to utter or give forth loudly
First Known Use of PEAL
1631
PEAL Defined for Kids
1peal
noun \ˈpēl\
Definition of PEAL for Kids
1
: the sound of bells
2
: a loud sound : a series of loud sounds <a peal of thunder>
2peal
verb
pealedpeal·ing
Definition of PEAL for Kids
: to make a loud sound and especially the sound of bells.
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